A native of Colombia, Natalia studied biology in her homeland, Medellin, and holds a master's in Conservation Leadership from the University of Cambridge in the UK. Natalia has been part of CSF since 2011, supporting various training and research programs worldwide, including creating CSF's Numbers for Nature Training Institute.

Natalia is a dynamic and seasoned conservation leader with over a decade of experience driving impactful capacity-building initiatives worldwide. She brings a wealth of expertise in participatory research, knowledge exchange, and training program development. Natalia has proven experience designing and implementing in-person and virtual learning programs and strong project management skills, including setting goals, developing work plans, and monitoring progress toward objectives. She has excellent communication and facilitation skills, and the ability to engage diverse audiences and foster collaboration among participants.